In the entire history, 46 seasons, no team has dominated the Classic League like HardcoReis. The club might not have the longest history, but it is glittering and one which will not soon be forgotten. The sudden resignation and removal of the squad has left the entire Classic League saddened and baffled at the same time.

Easy_boy took the club to new heights by claiming the Classic League Cup title in Season 43. It was the first taste of glory but would not be the last. Season 44 was HardcoReis’ debut season in the Classic League. The team finished 3rd place with 22 points, only four points off the league winners. It was a great accomplishment in the debut season of a club also competing in the Classic League Cup and the Xpert Eleven Champions League.

When Season 45 came around, Easy_boy was confident his side could improve on their past performance, and without the XCL, he was confident the club would compete for the title…I’m not sure even he was expecting what happened next.

Most clubs envision a perfect season, especially in the top flight of a major league. HardcoReis started the season off with a win and never once looked back; a perfect season followed. 14-0-0 and an amazing 42 points is something not even the most optimistic fans could have predicted. HardcoReis played in the top flight, and yet they were in a class of their own claiming the league title by an astonishing 17 points (four clubs didn’t even manage 17 points throughout the entire season). The club had the best offensive and defensive record in the league and there was no better team to claim the Classic League title.

After such a season, and with everyone on the squad staying for at least another season, the entire Classic League was left in awe when the team was deleted. Easy_boy left the club due to personal reasons and even left a final scribble post wishing the next manager and the team the best of luck in the upcoming season. Now a side capable of competing across the Classic League and the Xpert Champions League for a few seasons to come has been removed from the game.

Easy_boy resigned at an unfortunate time and now the club has been deleted. A club which just finished a perfect season and was favorites to defend their Classic League title. A club who was poised to make a XCL run and had the starting eleven to compete with the best clubs across the xpert leagues.

HardcoReis being deleted is a sad day for the entire Classic League and a sad day for Xpert Eleven. It has left managers, fans, and players shocked, especially me, who missed out on a friendly due to the unfortunate event. It caused confusion across the Classic Leagues as to whether Greetland FC (the club who finished 6th in the Classic League) or IF Björklöven (the club who lost the Division 1 playoff match) would be promoted. In the end IF Björklöven was the club chosen to play in the Classic League. Many people are still wondering what will happen with regards to the next Xpert Champions League and which teams will be representing the Classic League.

It is disheartening to see such a strong squad deleted from the Classic League meanwhile the lower divisions are plagued with inactive managers and clubs no one has any intention of taking over. HardcoReis were not placed on the job center, they were not given a chance to find a new manager and build upon their heroic season, they were removed completely and now only remain as a memory.